As one of the world’s leading luxury womenswear brands, ESCADA stands for colourful, effortless and contemporary design. Margaretha Ley was a female entrepreneur who founded ESCADA in 1978, at a time when women in business were rare. The brand was founded upon a distinct sense of refined quality, workmanship, and excellent fit. ESCADA is characterized by bold use of colour, eye-catching prints, and real love for detail.